LifeWorks

Barbara Sirois Babkirk, LCPC, is a career counselor with a record of success guiding career transitions for executives and attorneys to artists and entrepreneurs. Barbara is the owner of Heart at Work, based in Portland, Maine offering career counseling, customized outplacement and retention services, and second half of life planning. She is a frequent speaker on work-related topics and offers customized individual and professional group retreats in the South of France.

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Looking For A Job Out Of State? Try These Tips:

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Mon, 2008-01-14 07:49
Trying to find a job from a distance may not be easy, but if you incorporate these tips in your efforts, you're more likely to have success. 1. Know the type of job you want and the specific ways you are qualified.

Promote Yourself!

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Thu, 2008-01-10 19:00
You don't have to be a candidate for President to know that putting your best foot forward is key to success in the current marketplace.

Tips for Finding an Ideal Job

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Mon, 2008-01-07 07:30
"Find a job you enjoy, and you'll never work a day in your life." - Confucius

Be Ready for the New Year...Update Your Resume!

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Wed, 2008-01-02 13:24
Even if you're not planning a career or job change in the near future, you'd be wise to give your r

New Year. New Career?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Fri, 2007-12-28 07:47
My last blog was about moving from indecision to action. Perhaps it's time for you to put these ideas to the test.

Make That Decision!

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Sun, 2007-12-16 11:15
Is there a work-related decision that keeps nagging you? Do you feel stuck and not sure why you are unable to take the necessary steps to get off the dime?

Listening Is Often Enough

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Mon, 2007-12-03 12:20
Whether you're hearing from a colleague who has just received a disappointing performance review, a prospective client who voices her frustration about the economy, or your boss who is frustrated by the lack of participation at staff meetings, you do not need to resolve the issue they're describing

What Does Being in Your 20's and 40's Have in Common?

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Mon, 2007-11-26 10:23
For many people, the twenties is a time of leaving home to explore the world of work after college or high school. It's about determining the profession or jobs that will meet your need to maintain social connections, keep up with living expenses, and try something new.

Afraid To Leap? Could Be A Good Sign!

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Tue, 2007-11-13 13:05
Fear is not always a warning that you should stop what you are doing or that there is real danger ahead. If fear is coupled with a feeling of positive anticipation (like butterflies in your stomach), it could signal a new experience that will challenge your limits and your trust.

Kept Waiting By A Prospective Employer? Don't Take It Personally

Submitted by Barbara Babkirk on Wed, 2007-11-07 19:50
It's a story I hear over and over again: job applicants left in the lurch by prospective employers. This situation happens without regard to specific positions, compensation or status in the organization.